97460 - Laboratory of Computer Science P-2 BO

Academic Year 2025/2026

  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Mechatronics (cod. 6009)

Learning outcomes

In this course, the student acquires the ability to design and verify simple digital systems, write software in assembly language, and verify the interaction between hardware and software using simple peripherals.
The software support consists of a tool for digital design and a simulator of a set of instructions of a simple RISC processor.

Course contents

Experimenting the basic principles of digital logic design and computer architectures using software tools and simulators.

Readings/Bibliography

Slides available on the course website.

Teaching methods

Each topic will be introduced by a theoretical discussion followed by practical exercises or experiments using software tools.

Assessment methods

Written exam (unified with FONDAMENTI DI INFORMATICA P-2) + assessment of lab activities

 

Students with learning disabilities (LD) or temporary or permanent disabilities
We recommend that the students contact the relevant University office promptly (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en). They will be responsible for suggesting any accommodations to the affected students. These accommodations must be submitted to the instructor for approval 15 days in advance, who will evaluate their suitability, also taking into account the course learning objectives.

Teaching tools

Slides, free software tools.

Office hours

See the website of Giuseppe Tagliavini

SDGs

Quality education Industry, innovation and infrastructure

This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.